Mary Luke

Fordmotor, Nineteen pounds is pretty darn excellent in just 6 weeks! I think you should be proud of yourself! Three lbs per week is something to celebrate! The fill should make it that much easier. Let me know how it goes. I am getting my first fill 5/8/06. It is a worthy process and I have no doubt that combining the band with exercise and diet will be the best course of action. I will let you know what my experience with the adjustment is. Mary Luke

Laura, Thank you so much for the info and your honesty. I really appreciate it! I am new to all this- the band,posting, the forum, etc. so getiing your feedback is really helpful. Being talked to in a patronizing way is something I have no tolerance for. Neither would being lined up or lectured. So, I guess I will keep looking for a local MD for fills. There must be someone who does fills with professionalism and kinddness.

Could someone who has been filled by Dr. Maese describe how he charges for the fills? I had my band placed by another doctor and don't know what to expect from Dr. Maese. Thanks for the info!

This is my first post and I must say, I am very grateful for all the info shared so openly on this site. I had my band placed on 3/27 and although at first I could feel some restriction, that has passed. I can now eat whatever I want and have been feeling frustrated with myself ffor going to the expense of getting banded bbbut still struggling so much with eating healthfully. I am scheduled for my first fill on 5/8 in Monterrey by the radiologist that works with Dr. Sanchez. I started at 233lbs and am currenly at 225 lbs. So, I have lost a little but more due to a 'diet' than restriction of a band. I will keep you up to date on further progress.